| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.64 | 6.505% | $213.6916 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.64 | 11.230% | $19.621 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.52 | 3.565% | $84.4262 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.59 | 9.615% | $207.8191 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.96 | 12.838% | $186.1376 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.74 | 13.570% | $125.7674 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.86 | 6.123% | $18.9536 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.95 | $856.4165 | $856.42 | $856.40 | $856.40 | |